how to become damage resistant

Here are some ideas on how to make yourself more resistant to damage and injury!

Through strengthening our weaker angles and positions, we reduce the impact of injury if we ever are forced into them (whether through exercise, accident, or other physical activity).

It's notable that injury reduction through exercise is *slightly* controversial. There's some debate over what's most effective. However, the exercises discussed in this video represent good exercises to incorporate into a fitness routine anyway - even if you don't use them for injury prevention.

I watched back and there are some small notes I'd like to make. For example, some pros deadlift with a slight rounding in their back. However, I'll add these notes to the description as they come up. My goal was to make this video fun but hopefully also educational.

Scheduling this to post - that's quite rare for me. Usually I want to post right away. Have a wonderful day!

Legal Notice: Consult your doctor before beginning any kind of exercise program. This video does not replace a physical therapy program or consultation with a medical professional.

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[HybridCalisthenics]

Thank you to my wife for helping me make the thumbnail

[-WMD-Edutainment]

5:54, ,Something you can't move... yet" Is such a motivational and inspiring line

[Timithydwolf]

Listened to one of your videos about 8 months back. I couldn't even do a pull up then. I can currently do 3 consecutively and it's building up. The warming up part was something I picked up on along the way. Lost 60 pounds and now all that's coming back I'm certain is from muscle as now I mostly just have loose skin that's slowly tightening up. So, thank you. I understand the difference between pain and effort as well. <3

[prettybyaccident]

Being blind makes me EXTREMELY accident prone, I hope to incorporate these tips. Thank you!

[marygem]

I fell on my back and ripped all back pelvis muscles and stomach muscles. My masseuse helped, but I am totally healed within 2 months! My one mile walk every day since 2020, gave all my other muscles strength to not rip on impact. So very grateful that, as a senior, I had strong muscles already cultivated! 😅

[Kurohyou_]

I first thought you were gonna give us some martial arts content😅

[ninjadeathoverlord]

Hampton out here calling me out for not fixing my castle wall

[InnV]

I've actually clicked to learn how to absorb more damage and be more damage resistant, tho the video is focused on injury that we all ignore more ot less (the smaller muscles) i want to add one tip that works 100% and is actually dedicated to the damage resistant and pain absorption and this is stretching! Passive stretching at night before bed works wonders. Then followed by a good sleep + you MUST cause slight pain to the parts you want to numb the nerves. Etc. You've seen Muay Thai kickers that bend a metal bar with kicks? Well, they hurt themselves intentionally, but then let themselves heal fully before going again. Summed up = Passive stretching at night after a workout day and active stretching when you wake up :) Suck it up at the beginning and thank yourselves later.
Cheers,
gratitude for the content, sir, i needed a reminder, stay healthy!

[strakopable]

Lifting something that cannot be moved is perfect example of our children gaining strength when they grow.

[AcidicSilver]

20 years, and I've worked construction since I was 18. HAMMOND is a legend for everything he does, im going to start doing calisthenics because I've seen so many of my coworkers, who I consider friends, have injuries that are still affecting them till this day. Hands, back, hip, etc.
Calisthenics potion:
100% damage reduction
Lmao

[zenscout]

I've been following you this week. I'm 62yo female and on my 5th dirtbike ...I need better workout for ability and specific strength.
Thank You So Much for Your Graciousness in Sharing The Whole. 🏁

[wszczeklypiesz]

I think the biggest factor that helped reduce injuries in my training is slowing down the progression. I was fixated on adding weight as often as I could, because progressive overload. If I couldn't add more weight, I had to do at least 1 more rep in each set than last session, which made my technique worse as I was cranking bad reps to convince myself I am ready for higher weight. Nowadays I am fine with training sessions that don't add any more weight or reps because progress isn't always linear or easily visible - especially once you're not very new anymore - and I know that if I push myself close to failure it's still productive.

[manray]

My first major injury was was an EMT. Tore my trap really badly lifting a patient. Been slowly racking more and more back issues over time but going to the gym consistently since last October I have really started to reverse all the issues. Just takes time, effort and consistency. Your videos have really helped me get to where I am and will continue to help me get stronger!

[Egrodo]

The places you workout in your videos are so beautiful! Other fitness influencers have these million dollar gyms and you're over here next to a creek picking up a log.

[alivingperson]

I dont listen to music but watch YouTube videos and was so happy to watch this one while I was doing my nightly workout its really helpful and changed my perspective.

[jukijunk]

Just wanted to say, you are really good at expressing your words with your hand movements and body language.

[ykyjohn]

Agreed!!! Never thought someone would do a video specific for such subjects! Great job, more people should watch this.

[clawrunner]

another good tip for accident prone people is to drop as far down safely as you can if you find yourself falling, it's much safer to tank a fall if you were already crouched down on your knees than if you stiffen up at a full standing height

and to tuck in and not tense up too much, to protect your joints and other sensitive areas

[lisamuse]

i enjoy your energy and positive approach to fitness. thank you :)
here’s a fun anecdote:
a couple months ago during ballet class, i went to do a pirouette at the barre (i’m a strong and fast turner). when i completed my turn, my hand missed the barre and i whacked my left elbow on the metal barre (i’m also a violinist, so *that* sucked) and followed through by falling further onto the metal barre, bruising several ribs. i’m pretty stoic, so i fought back the tears and finished the two hour class. it took me a good month to completely recover, basically by not babying myself and continuing taking full classes each week.

[Skurmushy]

I have always been at the receiving end of like fights, usually choosing to be defensive since I don't want to inflict damage upon the other dude and get into trouble. I relate to this video a lot since I have unconsciously practiced many of these techniques without paying attention to them. Even if I have been hit, punched or kicked a lot, or even almost run over with scooters, I managed to recover within hours of the incident.

And no I'm not a p*ssy to just get beaten all the time, I choose to get hit because I know I can tolerate it. Developing resilience to damage is of great use to the body. This is not the best advice I'm just saying what I've experienced and what I have dealt with, and still I have been able to recover from them easily.

Great video, I have been watching your content since I was in 8th grade and I got scared one day when you made a video about you talking about your death. But otherwise your calisthenic tips have helped me greatly. Never stop, I will be looking forward to listening to your advice more :)